2023-03-15 City Council Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Bill Zimmerman, Mayor
Bob Karwin, District 1
Ricky Estrada, District 2
Lesa Sobek, District 3
Dean Deines, District 4
CLOSED SESSION (5:00 PM)
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Menifee City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Armando G. Villa, City Manager
Jeffrey T. Melching, City Attorney
Kay Vinson, Acting Clerk
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Councilmembers Deines,
Estrada, Sobek, Mayor Pro Tern Karwin, and Mayor Zimmerman. There were no public comments
received. At 5:02 PM, the City Council recessed to closed session for the purposes below.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)
(2) or (3)): One Case
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
There were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Dean Deines, Ricky Estrada, Bob Karwin, Lesa Sobek, Bill Zimmerman
Absent: None.
3. WORDS OF INSPIRATION
3.1 Mike Johnson - Impact Church
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Zimmerman called on resident Phil Derner to lead the flag salute.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Outstanding Citizen of the Month — Jackie Aponte
The City Council presented Jackie Aponte with the Citizen of the Month Award.
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5.2 Business Spotlight — Joyful Noise Coffee
The City Council presented Joyful Noise owners Tom Crunk and Matt Thralls with a
certificate and provided a video.
5.3 Menifee TV Launch
Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer Philip Southard provided a presentation.
5.4 Community Services Update
Staff provided a presentation.
6. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON AGENDA ITEMS)
Resident Debbie Gable provided a public comment.
8. COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Deines reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Finance Committee
Councilmember Estrada reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Tour of the Police Department
• Townhall with State Legislators
• Mayor's Gala
• Economic Development Department
• Citizen's Academy
• Quail Valley Community Meeting
Councilmember Sobek reported on the meetings and events she attended:
• You Matter Collaboration - Menifee Better Together
• Town Hall with State Legislators
• Mayor's Gala
• Boys and Girls Club Family Day
• Interfaith Council
• Western Riverside Regional Conservation Authority (RCA)
• March Student of the Month
• Mayor's Idea Exchange — Tech Industry
• Finance Committee
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Mayor Pro Tern Karwin reported on the meetings and events he attended:
• Mayor's Gala
• Executive Committee of Western Riverside Council of Governments
• Announcer at Paloma Valley High School Volleyball Games
• Citizen's Academy
Mayor Zimmerman reported on the meetings and events he attended and announced upcoming
events:
• Town Hall with State Legislator
• Mayor's Gala
• Boys and Girls Club Family Day
• Interfaith Council
• Citizen's Academy
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
• Mayor's Idea Exchange — Tech Industry
• Judge at Student Art Contest, Quail Valley Elementary School
• Menifee Union School District Board Meeting
• Mayors Collaborative hosted by Cal Cities
• Chamber Mixer
• History Program Event about Bouris Family
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9.1 February 15, 2023 Special Minutes
9.2 February 15, 2023 Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Council requested to pull item 10.4. The balance of the Consent Calendar was approved
by the following vote:
MOVER: Bob Karwin
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.1 Waiver of Reading
ACTION
1. Waived the reading in full of any and all Ordinances listed on this agenda and
provided that they be read by title only.
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10.2 Warrant Register
ACTION
1. Ratified and approved the Voucher Lists dated 02/13/2023 and 02/17/2023 and the
Payroll Register/Other EFTs dated 02/06/2023, 02/08/2023, 02/09/2023,
02/13/2023, and 02/17/2023 which have a total budgetary impact of
$3,484,868.51.
10.3 Treasurer's Report — January 2023
ACTION
1. Received and filed the Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2023.
10.4 Monthly Public Safety Reports
The item was pulled for question. Chief Karrer and Chief Olson provided information.
ACTION:
1. Received and filed.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10.5 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, CFD 2017-1
(Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 17, On Deck
ACTION
Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-367 amending Ordinance No.17-231 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 to pay the annual costs
and expenses of City of Menifee Community Facilities District No. 2017-1
(Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 17).
10.6 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Levy Special Taxes, CFD 2017-1
(Maintenance Services) Annexation No. 19, Popeyes
ACTION
1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-368 amending Ordinance No. 17-231 and levying
special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 to pay the annual costs
and expenses of the City of Menifee Community Facilities District No. 2017 1
(Maintenance Services) (Annexation No. 19).
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10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
2022 State Homeland Security Program Grant
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1294 approving the City of Menifee participation in the
Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Program, and authorizing acceptance
and administration of a Program Grant in the amount of $12,390; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1295 authorizing an increase in revenue and
appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $12,390 to a project account as
assigned by the Finance Department; and
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents
to implement the funded project/program.
Resolutions of Intention to Form and Incur Bonded Indebtedness for Facilities
CFD No. 2023-2 (Cimarron Ridge)
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1296 of Intention to establish Community Facilities
District (CFD) No. 2023-2, Cimarron Ridge, to the southwest of McLaughlin Road
and Byers Road, and authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the costs of
acquiring or constructing certain facilities and to pay debt service on bonded
indebtedness; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 23-1297 of Intention to incur bonded indebtedness in an
amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for Community Facilities District No. 2023-2
(Cimarron Ridge) of the City of Menifee.
Amendment No. 2 to Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Architerra Design Group On Call Professional
Services Agreement
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 On Call Professional Services Agreement with
Architerra Design Group in an amount of $65,500 for total not to exceed
$148,000.
Parcel Map 37992 and Agreements for Motte Country Plaza, by Motte Country Plaza, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement
Agreement to guarantee completion of required improvements associated with
Parcel Map 37992 located at northwest corner of the intersection of California State
Route 74 and Palomar Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Engineer to execute the Agreement for Deferral
of Public Improvements; and
3. Approved and authorized the City Engineer to execute the Agreement Containing
Covenants Affecting Real Property; and
4. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement for
Annexation to Community Facilities District 2017-1; and
5. Approved and authorized the filing of Parcel Map 37992.
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10.11 Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Bonds for Tract Map 37131-1,
Rockport Ranch, by Lennar Homes of California, LLC
ACTION
1. Approved and authorized the filing of final map 37131-1, Rockport Ranch, by
Lennar Homes of California, LLC, located at the southwest corner of Old Newport
Road and Briggs Road; and
2. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement to guarantee completion of required public improvements
associated with Tract Map 37131-1; and
3. Approved the modification of Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map 2016-
285 (TM 37131) Condition 210, Section 210.a.(i) to read: "provide for the
establishment of a property owner's or home owner's association comprised of the
owners of each individual lot or unit,".
11. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
11.1 Ordinance Introduction for Battery Energy Storage Systems Development Code
Amendment
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow gave the presentation.
Mayor Zimmerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM. The Acting Deputy City Clerk
stated the public hearing was legally noticed and no correspondence had been received.
Mayor Zimmerman closed the public hearing at 7:07 PM.
ACTION:
1. Find Development Code Amendment No. LR 22-0130 exempt from further
environmental review and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
MOVER: Lesa Sobek
SECONDER: Dean Deines
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION:
The Acting Deputy City Clerk introduced the ordinance by title.
2. Introduced an ordinance approving Development Code Amendment No. LR 22-
0130, amending City of Menifee Municipal Code and Menifee North Specific Plan
zoning pertaining to utility scale battery energy storage systems.
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MOVER: Dean Deines
SECONDER: Lesa Sobek
AYES: Deines, Estrada, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2022
Senior Planner Doug Darnell provided a presentation.
ACTION
1. Reviewed the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for 2022 as
required by state law to show progress toward implementation of General Plan
Goals and Policies and receive and file the report.
12.2 Sister City Program and Membership
Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez provided a presentation. By
consensus, it was decided to consider a sister city program in the future, following
introduction of the foreign trade program.
ACTION
1. Discussed creating a Sister City Program for the City of Menifee and joining
Sister City International (SCI) as a member.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None.
15. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
16. ADJOURN
Mayor Zimmerman adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
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